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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
KEYS OF THE BASTlLE.
Discovery of Five Precious Relics in the
City of St. Louis.

Discovery of Five Precious Relics in the
City of st. Louis.
About seven or eight years ago saw
a statement in the Toronto Mail to the
effect that the keys of the celebrated
Bastile of Paris, which was destroyed
in 1889, were in the possession of a st.
Louis locksmith, he having bought
them from French emigrant named
Lechastcl. 1t appears that when the
great prison fortress fell, the Governor,
the old Marques de Launay, was
dragged out into the street, his head
cut off and stuck on a pike; one Le-
chastel secured the keys. which were
carried aloft through the streets.
These keys remained in this mans
family until 1859, when descendant
of his came out to America and found
himself in very reduced circumstances
in this city, (St. Louis), where he sold
the old relics to Mr.. John Hamilton,
the locksmith mentioned above. | had
often wished to communicate with him
and learn more about these curiOsities,
but until to-day could never find his
address, and even here had the great
est difficulty in tracing him up. At
last found the keeper of the keys, "
an intelligent old gentleman, who gave
me all the information | wanted on
the subject. and who eventually ac-
cepted the offer made him to purchase
the keys for myself. Here they are,
five in number, the largest looking
rusty and old enough to have been
used by Hughes Aubriot. the Provost of
Paris, who built the Bastile in 1861.
1t is nearly twelve inches long and
very heavy. The smallest key is of
fine workmanship, the pivot hole is
shaped like the ace of clubs or sham
rock. and is supposed to have belonged
to the treasure-room, for Henry lV.
kept his valuables in the Bastile. La
fayette secured the key of the main en-
trance to the Bastile-the Porte St.
Antoine-and sent it to Washington,
and it is now to be seen at Mt. Vernon.
The others, which belonged to the in
terror part of the prison, were snatched
up by this Carwin Lechastel, and held
by him as stated; and for the third
time they have changed hands to-day.
Cor. Notes and Queries.
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graduating from that institution with the
class of 1863. He then entered the Harvard
law school and was admitted to the bar in
1865, and subsequently became one of the
firm of Hart. Hale, Schwartz & Fairchild,
one of the most successful legal combina-
tions in New York In 1874 he was ap-
pointed Deputy Attorney General and
in his first political position he so distin-
guished himself that in the ensuing
year he was nominated by the Dem.
ocratic party for the Attorney Generalship
and was elected. He served in this capaci-
ty for two years-and they were eventftl
ones for the people of New YOrk-becau5e
the canal ring was receiving the attention
of Governor Tiiden, and his Attorney
General cordially seconded his efforts TO
rid the State of them and their methods.
Upon the expiration Of his term as At
torney General Mr.. Fairchild. in 1878 visited
Europe for the second time, his first trip
having occurred in 1871. While on the con-
tinent the future Secretary made careful
study of the monetary systems of the old
world, and when ne returned to New York
he had gained a valuable fund of infOrma-
ton. From 1850, when he returned from
Europe, up to the time he was called to
Washington as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Mr.. FalrchlId was pracuelng MS
profession in New York City. The
new secretary is a very straightfor-
ward man Of business, easy Of &c
cess, for it has been his boast since
he came to Washington that his door has
always been open to callers, no matter
what their business, and in this respect he
has shown a marked difference from other
officials of the new administration. His
face is round and smoothly shaven, a
closely clipped black mustache being con
spicuoUs above the firm mouth, while in
stature he is slightly above the medium
height, compactly built and weighs about
$50 pounds He is a firm believer in the
efficiency of equestrian exercise, and every
evening at the close of business mounts his
smart bay roadster and rides at canter
through the suburbs as an appetizer for
dinner. Socially he and his wife are very
popular and his hOspitable mansion has al
ways been thronged during the gay season.
Mr.. Maynard is the present Second Comp
troller of the Treasury, having been ap-
pointed to that position by President Cleve-
land on June /, 1885. He made an excellent
l
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07

THE COMMISSION.
The Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Meet and Organize-Judge Cooley Chair

The Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Meet and Organize-Judge Cooley Chair
man.
WAsHINGToN, April 1.-Yesterday Messrs.
Cooley, Morrison, Schoonmaker and Walk
er, four of the five members of the Inter
state Commerce Commission, called at the
White House and paid their respects to the
President. Commissioner Bragg did not
arrive in the city in time TO go with them.
but called at the White House shortly
afterward, and then joined his asso-
ciates and an informal gathering took
place. At three o'clock the commission
ers met by agreement at the Interior
Department, where their commissions were
handed to them and the prescribed oath OF
Office administered. On motion of Colonel
Morrison Judge Cooley was selected as
chairman of the commission. This action
was unanimous, and was taken without
discussion, the members having all come
to the conclusion that Judge Cooley was
best fitted for the position. The commls-
sion then proceeded to the temporary quar-
ters selected for them in the Hooe building
on F street just below the Ebbitt House,
and after an inspection of the rooms parted
with the understanding that another meet
ing should be held to-day for consulta-
tion. No candidates for the secretaryship
Oh Iue COUulSSlOu were pIUpooSuS anu tudC
matter is still in abeyance. Prior to the Sc
lection of Judge Cooley as chairman,
Messrs. Morrison, Bragg and Schoon-
maker, the three Democratic men,
bers, held a conference, in which it
was decided that in view of Judge
Cooley's long experience and eminence as
a Judge and In order to demonstrate to the
country that it was their object to promote
harmony and uuanimitv Colonel Morrison
should propose and Mr.. Bragg second Judge
Cooley's nomination. The first business
that will come before the board after its
organization will be the fixing of the tune
ana place for the hearing of questions to be
submitted by NJ. H. Smith, vice president
of the Louisville 4 Nashville railroad, and
Virgil Powers, general comm Ajsioner of
pool rates for the Southern Railway and
Steamship Company. These questions re-
late to the long and short haul provisions
of the Interstate Commerce act as it ap-
plies to the railroads east of the Missssip-
pi river, south of the Ohio and west Of the
POtOmar
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ALL LOST.
The Steamer Eagle and Two Hundred and
Fifty Lives Lost.

ST. JOINS. Newfoundland, April 1.-The
reported loss of the steamer Eagle Is con-
frmed by the discovery of wreckage on
Bonavista bay. The crew numbered 250
men, and there is nothing to show that any
one was saved. The steamer was lost on
the shoals near Funk island, off Bonayista
bay. Debris consisting of deck ladders, the
forecastle deck and cooking gear, with the
steamers name were found on the ice, and
the inhabitants are on the lookout for the
bodies of the drowned. The condition of
the wreckage leads to the belief that the
vessel was lost through boiler explosion.
Most of the lost seamen lived in and about
St. Johns, and the excitement and grleI
here are intense, and women and children
are weeping at home or clamorlng at the
telegraph and newspaper Offices for further
information. 1t is said that the steamers
boilers were in such condition that she
should never have gone TO sea. This was
whispered about soon after she sailed for
the fisheries and the report that the wreck
age indicates boiler explosion is taken as
evidence that all on board were lost.
Captain Jackman, commander OF the ill
fated vessel, was considered the bravest
skipper Newfoundland ever produced. He
was called King of the Sealing Fleet un-
til 1885, when, for the first time IN his ex-
perience, he failed TO secure any seals.
Last year bad luck again overlook him and
he lost the steamer Resolute near the same
fatal Funk's island, but all his crew es-
capped. Later the same year, he took COM
mand of the Eagle and within few weeks
she broke her shaft. She was retitted and
a month ago started with the rest of the
fleet, on what is now felt as her last VOYAGE.
The majority of the crew are married and
reside in this city and vicinity, and all are
in the prime of life. The city is in mourn
ing today. This is the greatest calamity
and most frightful loss of life in the his
tory of this unfortunate colony.
The steamer Eagle was last seen by the
steamer Aurora on the night of March IL,
near Funk's island. A terrible sea was
running at the time. The next morning
the Aurora could find no trace of the Eagle.
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Concerning Crows.

During the month of May and early
in June, before the corn has grown
beyond their injury, crows do or may
do great deal of damage. The rest
of the year they do little harm. In
early spring they search for crysolids
and worms, and are particularly fond
of mice; later, when white grubs and
cut worms come, they are indefatiga-
BILE, and so they keep up all summer.
They are fond of grain of all kinds,
and. when they can do so. will help
themselves. If a crow is caught in a
trap in corn-field of, say ten or fifteen
acres in extent. aud while still alive is
fastened so that its screams will attract
a flock of its fellows, that field will be
secure against the visitation of crows,
either for service or for damage
throughout the season. '
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07

the famous Whitworth Female College,
which ranks in every respect with the
first female colleges In the Union. The
public schools are kept open seven
months of the year, and good private
school for boys is generally maintained,
though it must be confessed the advan-
tages for male education have not been
all that could be desired.
The Presbyterians, Catholics, Metho-
dists, Baptists and Episcopalians all
have commodious and comfortable
churches, and all except the latter
have regular religious services and
Sunday-schools. Though owning no
synagogue, our Jewish fellow-citizens
also maintain a religious organization,
and hold worship at stated periods.
The colored population likewise dis
play a creditable interest in religious
matters, aRd support one Baptist and
two Methodist churches with very COM
Portable houses of worship.
Secret Societies.
These are represented by Lodges oi
l. o. o. F.. Masons, Knights of Honor,
and Knights and Ladies of Honor.
which meet in a large and .ommodious
hall built and owned by the Masoni,
fraternity.
Health and Temperature.
Owing to the altitude and remoseness
from low swamps and streams, Brook
haven is singularly free from mslarial
diseases, and its remarkable healthful.
ness is proverbial. The town has never
been visited by an epidemic of any kind,
and presents no local conditions what
ever for disease.
A refreshing breeze from the Gull
plays almost continually during the
heated term, and as consequence, il
is rare thing that the thermometer
reaches 80 degrees
1t is universally remarked by strang
ers that Brookhayen is the most at
tractive town on the Illinois Central
railroad south of Jackson, and this il
undoubtedly the opinion of all who
have ever resided here. 1t is situated,
moreover, at the crossing of the Illinois
Central railroad and the Natchez,
Brookhaven and Meridian railroad, q
line that has been surveyed and par
TALLY built, and which, within few
years at most, it is reasonably certain
will be completed, thus giving US the
advantage of cheaper freights, and
more direct communication with the
East.
Altogether. we confidently assert
that no place in Mississippi furnishes ;
greater number of advantages to the
stranger in search of permanent home
and no people will extend him more
hearty and whole-soulcd welcome than
he will find in Brookhaven.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
mBISMARCk."
The Chief Witness Against Arensdorf
shown Up by Acquaintance.

The Chief Witness Against Arensdorf
shown Up by Acquaintance.
sioux CITY, Iowa, April LIN the Had
dock murder case yesterday Minnie kosch-
inski swore that Arensdorf, TO aid her and
Koschnski TO leave the CITY, purchased
their house and lot and gave her mother
ESQ in money. At this point the State rest
ed its case.
Policeman W. A. Smrh. the first witness
for the defense, testified he saw bismarck
on the night of the Sd on the corner OF
Douglas and Fourth streets, drunk, and
told HIM TO go home This was about mid
night and after the killing Of Haddock.
Adolph Metz testified that he met Bis
marck" about nine o'clock August 3, as he
("Bismarck'') was coming out Of Herman's
saloon He next saw Bismarck at one
o'clock in the morning, very drunk, on the
sidewalk near his residence, where he re-
mained about an hour. He saw him again
at nine o'clock in the morning, when he
was partially sobered up, and he said he
had not been home that night. The wit
ness was cross-examined, but nothing OF
special interest was developed.
William Metz. father of the last witness,
testified that Bismarck had asked for
admittance to his house at very early
hour on the morning of August T.
oscar BrldeWell, pOIceIndn' testlueu
that he saw BISMARCK at 1920 on the
night Of August 3 on the corner of Fourth
and Douglas streets; that he was witness
at the scene of the killing, which happened
about 1915. II was shortly after this when
he ordered Bismarck" who was very
drunk, to go home.
George Rice testified that August he
had tried to employ bismarck to assist
him in digging well and that he offered to
pay him So per day, but he had refused IT,
saying that he and TreiDer could make
more money doing up preachers. DE saw
him at his place about twelve o'clock on
the Sunday morning prior to the shooting,
and that time he said ne and George Treioer
could make more money doing up lawyers
and preachers than digging wells, but did
not say any thing about killing preachers.
Bismarck was then recalled and de-
MED all the statements made by Rice, ex-
cept that Rice called at his home on Sun
day.
Rice was then ross-examined, but his
evidence was not shaken.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
THE EXPRESS ROBBERY.
Lake Has an Ugly Wound-Clews Left by
ha nh

Lake Has an UgIy Wound-Clews Left by
the Robber.
ROME. y. V, April 1-Express Messenger
Lake, who was robbed between Clark's
Mills and Frankfort Wednesday night,
reached the latter place about midnight
and was able to proceed to the doctors
office. where his wound was dressed. he
was shot IN the upper part OF the right arm,
the bail passing through the shoulder and
causing an ugly wound. Soon after his
tram left Clark's Mills a man entered his
car through a side door which he had showed
back, saying as he entered "Throwup your
hands" Lake did not realize for a moment
what was up and failed TO comply, and the
intruder thereupon shot him. Lake fell TO
the floor, and his assailant said: Now,
you; when ] tell you TO hold up your
hands again you'll do it, won't you:' The
rObber then bound Lakes hands and feet
and put gag in his mouth. Then he took
bunch of keys out of the pockets of the
messenger and unlocked the safe, which he
rif1ed of the money packages, securing be-
tween 500 and $500 The robber left the
car at the Delaware, Lackawanna q West
ern railroad crossing, but before leaving
said TO Lake: 60 you, if you say any
thing about this | Will come back and Kill
you" At Utica the car was opened and
Lake freed from his uncomfort-
able position The assailant was a
large, strong man, wearing mask
that hung down over his chest. His hair
was cut very short at the back and his
hands were calloused, hard and dry. Two
brothers named Schultz, who were hunting
with a dog in Hartfeld's woods near the
Ontario q Western railroad station in New
Hartford yesterday, found pieces OF the ex-
press money envelopes taken from Messen-
ger Lake of the West Shore road, Wednesday
night. In his haste the robber left pieces
of bank notes in the torn parts of the en-
velopes. Distinct footprints of but one man
were discovered. The express officials are
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
NfarchantsOhiact

New York, March 3l.-The Merchants
Committee, who are carrying on the crusade
against the new freight regulations of the
trunk lines, met to-day and agreed to call a
mass meeting to discuss the whole subject.
A circular was issued to all merchants,
commission men and manufacturers, in
which it was stated that the remedies for
the existing condition of thing are: A final
appeal to the railroad managers; If again re
fused petition TO the Interstate Commerce
Commissioners at Washington, and If neces-
sary, report to the Supreme Court of the
United States. Full answers to questions
submitted to the various merchants are re-
Quesed at once.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07

Reducing the Provinces.

BERLIN, March 3l.-Legislation for Al
Lorraine is to be again delegated tothe
Reichstag. bill will shortly be intro
duced TO restore the status existing prior
to 1872. The autonomous legislation of the
provincial committee and the secretaryship
of state are to be abolished. If the provin-
cial administration be modelled after the
Prussian provincial governorship the post
Of stakeholder will become doubtful. While
France discusses Germany's permanent
possession of Alsace-L Lorraine Germany de-
sires greater security against French ag-
QreSSlOn.
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High Water.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 1.-The high
water in the river at this point has re-
manned stationary since early yesterday
morning, the gauge at the railroad bridge
registering %. S5 feet above the low water
mark. This is the highest point reached
since 1881, and while the water is just be-
ginning to overflow the baGfxS at the low
places, there is every indication that the
fall will begin to-day. Reports from yari'
ons points up the river seem tocontirm this,
while information has been received from
points below 10 the effect that serious
washout of the Missouri Paeiis road was
likely to occur should the water continue
% rise,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
PROMOTED.

Assistant Secretary FaIrchiId Appointed to
Manning's Place - Maynard Succeeds
Fairchlld.
WAsHINGToS, April lit was authorita-
lively announced yesterday that the ap
polntment Of Charles s. Fairchild, the pres
ent assistant, as Secretary Of the Treasury
would be made today, while the new As
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury would be
Isaac II. Maynard, Of New York.
Charles Stebbins Fairchild was born at
Cazenovia, n Y, April 30, lS42, and his po-
sition as a cabinet minister finds him in the
nrime Of life and well fitted for the onerous
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07

labors as head of the
Financial Department
Of the Government.
His father was for
many years the at
torney for the New
York Central rail
road and is one of the
eminent men Of New
York. The new Sec
retary Of the Treas
ury received his early
education at the Meth
odist Seminary at
Cazenovia and en-
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07
Assessed Value of Property.

The assessed value of property in
1886 was: Realty, 1888, 3,O9j; personally,
500, ,528; total, S1,453,O00 The net
increase in values in the last five years
is S343, ,095. The Indebtedness of the
county is small, not exceeding $1,000.
and this VIII be cancelled within the
next two wears.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-04-07

As result of this topography and
the numerous tributaries of the princi-
pal streams named, there is large pro-
9.rsioa OF the land 10 the county which
Nix ogs to the class denomIuAsed
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-19
New Metropolitan Theatcr.

A fine house witnessed the presentation
last night, by the Osbourne & Stockwell
troupe, of Green's Western drama, "The
Golden Giant" 1t was played with spirit,
the nearest approach to the real, and was,
as whole, thoroughly good dramatic
work. Mr.. Mourdant fully justified his
reputation for ability as a character actor,
and made the leading part one that COM
manded the strongest sympathies of
the audience. The piece was well
played, because every detail was
given due attention. and there was
no essential sacrifice of probability for the
sake of effect. The exaggeration in the
part assumed by Hattie Moore, and the i'm
probable pursuit of the heroine by the vii
lain of the play Mr. Davenport, were the
bits of over-color which the playwright
probably iet justified in producing in order
to consummate the fullness of his plot.
Miss Brandon emphasized the favorable
impression of her emotional powers created
by her first appearance. This afternoon al
2 o'clock, for Il matinee performance, the
strong and thrilling drama The Shadows
of Great City," will be PLAY ed, and to-
night the company will make its final APP
pearance, presenting MereGith's melodrama
Ranch 10" OF this play the San Fran
cisco Bulletin said 1T is an excellent
melodrama depicting life in the middle
west of this, our great country. The dia-
logue is well written and has many clever,
pointed and witty sentences, and the situa-
tons are strong excellently constructed
and dramatic"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-19
ADvERTIsEaIENT MENTION.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


c. 4. Gum, Assistant State Librarian,
has resigned his position and removed to
San Diego, where he will practice the legal
profession. He has formed law partner
ship with Thomas Fitch, the silver
tongued"
Mr.. Welsh, one of the State Capitol DO
Gceman, was yesterday Investigated By the
Capitol Commissioners upon written
charges preferred by J. C. DeYine, accusing
the officer of conduct unbecoming a gen.
tleman. The charges were found TO be
without foundation and Mr. Welsh was
exonerated.
The State Printer has enough spelling
books on hand to supply the entire State.
Hon. G. G. Clough, Superior Judge of
Plumas county, has been directed by the
Governor to hold Court in Mono county
November 1st, in case wherein Judge o.
+. Hokes is disqualified.
w. c. West of Fresno county has been
appointed member of the State Board of
Horticulture for the San Joaquin District.
for the term of four years. He is appointed
for the unexpired term of w. NJ. Williams,
who failed to qualify.
The Governor has appointed the follow
ing Commissioner of Deeds G. f. Joseph,
Providence, Rhode Island Geo II. Casey,
New York; s. c. Henson, Washington
Territory.